Paolucci Cordials
Italian cordials from Sora, poured in Commack since the start.
The story behind Paolucci
Paolucci has been made in Sora, in the Frosinone province of Central Italy's Ciociaria, since 1873, when Vincenzo Paolucci set up shop after moving down from Abruzzo. The house built its name on infusion, steeping botanicals in hydrated neutral alcohol with water and sugar, drawing on wild herbs from the Liri Valley and the Central Apennines: gentian root, star anise, citrus peel.
The recognition came early and official. Paolucci took a Gold Medal at the 1922 Global Exposition in Rome, and in 1934 received the Brevetto della Real Casa, the royal warrant Italy's monarchy gave to regional makers of exceptional craft. We have carried these bottles for decades because the formulas have not drifted.
Explore the Paolucci range
Nine expressions, one house style: bitter herbs balanced against citrus and sugar. Chill the clear ones, sip the dark ones slow.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paolucci Amaro Ciociaro 750mL | Herbal liqueur | 60 | Officinal herbs and gentian, orange peel, balanced sweetness |
| Paolucci Sambuca 750mL | Anise liqueur | 84 | Pure star anise, plant oils, dry sweet finish, clear |
| Paolucci Black Sambuca 750mL | Dark anise liqueur | 84 | Licorice base, deep color, same star anise core |
| Paolucci Sambuca & Caffe 750mL | Coffee anise liqueur | 84 | Sambuca meets coffee, built for the espresso course |
| Paolucci Amaretto 750mL | Nut liqueur | Not stated | Marzipan sweetness, aromatic extraction, 19th century formula |
| Paolucci Limoncello 750mL | Lemon liqueur | 60 | Mediterranean lemon peel, fragrant, serve from freezer |
| Paolucci Fragoletta 750mL | Strawberry liqueur | Not stated | Soft red fruit, sweet finish, pour over gelato |
CordialsPaolucci - Sambuca & Caffe 750mL$16.99Out of stock
CordialsPaolucci - Amaro Ciociaro 750mL$16.99Out of stock
CordialsPaolucci - Sambuca 750mL$16.99Out of stock
SpiritPaolucci - Limoncello 750mL$19.99Out of stock
CordialsPaolucci - Amaretto 750mL$16.99Out of stock
CordialsPaolucci - Black Sambuca 750mL$19.99Out of stock
CordialsPaolucci - Fragoletta 750mL$25.99Out of stock
CordialsPaolucci - Limoncello 200mL$9.99Out of stock
CordialsPaolucci - Sambuca 200mL$9.99Which Paolucci is right for you?
Pricing here runs value to mid, which is part of why these bottles move. The 200mL Limoncello and Sambuca sit at $9.99, an easy way to try the house before committing to a full bottle. Full 750mL pours land at $16.99 for the Amaretto, Amaro Ciociaro, Sambuca and Sambuca & Caffe, $19.99 for the Black Sambuca and Limoncello, and $25.99 for Fragoletta. Nothing here asks you to gamble on a label you have never tasted.
Neat with three coffee beans, the classic con la mosca close to dinner.
Gentian and orange peel at 60 proof, room temperature or over one ice cube.
Keep it in the freezer, pour cold, and it handles gelato and dark chocolate.